The Card Counter
“He's Playing the Hand He Was Dealt.”
Synopsis
William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-27
Top Cast
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Oscar Isaac
William Tell
Tiffany Haddish
La Linda
Tye Sheridan
Cirk
Willem Dafoe
Gordo
Alexander Babara
Mr. USA
Bobby C. King
Slippery Joe
Ekaterina Baker
Sara
Bryan Truong
Minnesota
Dylan Flashner
Sergeant Hoskins
Adrienne Lau
Crystal
Joel Michaely
Ronnie
Rachel Michiko Whitney
Nancy
Muhsin Fliah
Civilian Translator
Joseph Singletary
Inmate
Kirill Sheynerman
Prison Guard
Amia Edwards
Tournament Clerk
Britton Webb
Roger Baufort
Amye Gousset
Judy Baufort
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 273 DaysGolden Apricot International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 10, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 10, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 14, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Robert Levon Been, Giancarlo Vulcano
- Original Title
- The Card Counter
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Redline Entertainment, LB Entertainment, Enriched Media Group, One Two Twenty Entertainment, Saturn Streaming, Astrakan Film AB, Grandave Capital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Robert Levon Been, Giancarlo Vulcano
Alexander Dynan
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Anders Erdén, James Swarbrick, Kathryn M. Moseley, Joel Michaely, Catherine Boily
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Madonna
Costume Design
Robert Levon Been
Original Music Composer
Giancarlo Vulcano
Original Music Composer
Bennique Blasini
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steven M. Blasini
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Burrell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Schrader
Director
Braxton Pope
Producer
Lauren Mann
Producer
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Editor
Alexander Dynan
Director of Photography
David M. Wulf
Producer
Ashley Fenton
Production Design
Paul Schrader
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Card Counter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Card Counter about?
William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk.
Who directed The Card Counter?
The Card Counter was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in The Card Counter?
The principal cast of The Card Counter includes Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, Willem Dafoe, Alexander Babara.
When was The Card Counter released and how long is it?
The Card Counter was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did The Card Counter make at the box office?
The Card Counter grossed $5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Card Counter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Card Counter was composed by Robert Levon Been, Giancarlo Vulcano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Card Counter?
The Card Counter holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).